Inequalities: key words

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What does 'At most' mean in terms of inequalities?

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It means the value can be equal to or less than a certain number. For example, 'At most 4 sandwiches' translates to x ≤ 4.

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What does 'Less than' mean in terms of inequalities?

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It indicates that the value is strictly below a certain number. For example, 'Less than 2500 calories' translates to x < 2500.

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What does 'Less than or equal to' mean in terms of inequalities?

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It means the value can be equal to or less than a certain number. For example, 'Less than or equal to 15 minutes' translates to x ≤ 15.

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What does 'No more than' mean in terms of inequalities?

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It indicates that the value can be equal to or less than a certain number. For example, 'No more than 13 years old' translates to x ≤ 13.

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What does 'Greater than or equal to' mean in terms of inequalities?

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It means the value can be equal to or greater than a certain number. For example, 'Greater than or equal to 20 mph' translates to x ≥ 20.

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Translate 'At least' into an inequality.

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It means the value can be equal to or greater than a certain number. For example, 'At least 10 books' translates to x ≥ 10.

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What does 'More than' mean in terms of inequalities?

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It indicates that the value is strictly above a certain number. For example, 'More than 5 apples' translates to x > 5.

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Translate 'Fewer than' into an inequality.

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It means the value is strictly below a certain number. For example, 'Fewer than 30 students' translates to x < 30.

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What does 'No less than' mean in terms of inequalities?

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It indicates that the value can be equal to or greater than a certain number. For example, 'No less than 50 dollars' translates to x ≥ 50.

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Translate 'Exactly' into an inequality.

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It means the value is equal to a certain number. For example, 'Exactly 100 points' translates to x = 100.